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LinkedIn For GoSH Innovators
LinkedIn is a powerful professional networking platform that serves as a hub where youth (16+) can connect with mentors, peers, and industry leaders. For young innovators living regionally, it is an essential tool for building a network of amazing people who will challenge you, inspire you, and help you grow.
Why LinkedIn is Great for GoSH Innovators
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Access to Opportunity: It allows you to link directly with the people you want in your professional network, helping you explore future pathways and build relationships with industry professionals.
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Long-Term Growth: Think of networking on LinkedIn like going to the gym. It is about the long-term habit of building relationships and "health" for your career.
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Storytelling and Credibility: Your profile acts as your professional narrative. By sharing your passion and clearly articulating your professional story whether through original posts or thoughtful comments and resharing, you build credibility.
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Global Reach: Innovation is global. LinkedIn enables you to connect with communities and resources beyond your immediate surroundings, helping you leverage the global trends that young people are often already adept at navigating.
Engage With Intent
You don’t need to be a constant poster to use LinkedIn effectively.
You can build a strong network by:
Piggy Back
You don't have to create the content. If you see a post that resonates with you, like, comment, or share it along with your own thoughts. The author and your network will see.
Commenting
Scroll through the comments on relevant posts. Replying to others' comments is an excellent way to strike up a conversation and build new connections.
Messaging
When you find someone you'd like to connect with, don't hesitate to send a personalised message. It’s a professional platform designed for exactly this kind of outreach.
Grow Your Network
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What to Search
You can use LinkedIn's search features to find people, companies, and industries to grow your network and keep up with the latest news in your areas of and industries of interes. LinkedIn is global so think big!
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By Name
If you want to connect with someone like a speaker you heard at a conference, or are looking for a specific podcast guest, you can look them up directly by their name. This is also a great way to connect with mentors.
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By Role or Industry
You can look up a company and see their employees. You can also look up industries. When connecting with someone this way, try commenting on their posts or replying to their comments before directly connecting.
